Whether you like it or not, the 90's are back! I, for one, am absolutely living for 90's fashion trends. Mom jeans? Bring it on. Scrunchies? Can't get enough. Chunky white sneakers? OH HELL YES. Recently, pop star and queen of everything Rihanna was photographed at a basketball game wearing a bucket hat and, just … Continue reading The 90’s are Back Bucket Hat: Free Crochet Pattern
It's officially straw bag season, ladies and gents! I live for a good straw bag during the summer. They look so adorable with dresses and shorts, and give off major *picnic vibes*. Around this time last summer I crocheted a circular straw bag with a fun tassel detail. I had so much fun designing that … Continue reading Rainbow Straw Bag: Free Crochet Pattern
I'm gearing up for Disney trip #2 in 2019! I'll be going to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim with my good friend and her family. They live across the country so I haven't seen them in a couple of years. I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to be reunited at the Happiest Place on Earth! To add … Continue reading Faux Fur Pom-Pom Mouse Ears: Free Tutorial
I have a constant craving that can only be satisfied by RAMEN! I'm not talking about those packaged hard noodles that come with a little silver packet of sodium. I'm talking about some good homemade fatty broth packed with fresh noodles and yummy ingredients. The first time I had "real" ramen was on a trip … Continue reading Ravenous for Ramen: Free Crochet Pattern
Your girl is extremely fortunate this year! I'll visiting the Disney parks three different times in 2019 - Disneyland in Anaheim twice with some girl friends, then Tokyo Disney Sea in Japan with my husband later this year (eeep!). If you've ever visited a Disney park, you will notice that mouse ears are basically an … Continue reading Wire Mouse Ears with Crochet Flowers: A Free Tutorial
There are so many trends from the 1990's that are making a comeback. Although it makes me feel old AF to see teens in hair barrettes and Doc Martens, I'm definitely here for it. One specific 90's trend I've adopted back in to my wardrobe is the scrunchie! They are much more comfortable than a … Continue reading Crochet Bow Scrunchie: Free Pattern
It's been raining off and on for about a month, which is almost unheard of for California. I'm feeling vitamin D deprived and in need of some color. What better place to turn to than my yarn stash! When I first started this project, I wasn't sure about combining different multi-colored yarns together in one … Continue reading Rainy Day Triangle Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
While perusing a recent issue of Vogue Knitting magazine, I came across an article describing the fade technique. This technique involves blending various colors of yarn together by simply striping them in to one another. It's a great "stash busting" technique for all of those random yarns acquired without a project in mind, which I … Continue reading Fantastic Fade Shawl: Free Knitting Pattern
This past summer, I took on a new life role as Cat Mom! My husband and I adopted a kitten named Soba (like the Japanese noodles). Soba is the most un-catlike cat I've ever met. He greets us at the door, he plays fetch, and he is best friends with our actual dog, Buddy. I've … Continue reading Cuddly Cat Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern
I'm finally coming down from wedding season high. It's been a whirlwind these past couple months with my wedding, honeymooning in Europe, and getting used to my new last name! As magical as this time of my life has been, I must admit that I'm happy to be settled down and *making* again. As mentioned … Continue reading Hoop Wreath with Crochet Flowers – Free Tutorial
